Posted on 02/19/2008 9:18:53 PM PST by Exton1
I was recently invited by Jarret Brachman, professor and head of research at West Point's Center of Combating Terrorism, to give a talk to his students in the department. Below is a transcription of the talk itself, which was given on November 13, 2007. In the days to come I will detail the response of students and teachers, the questions that came up, my impressions of West Point and of the students I met there, as well as talks with other members of the department.
All in all, it was a great experience. Professor Brachman is an expert on Al Qaeda's inner workings, particularly its use of technology and the Internet. He is only twenty-nine-years old and someone to keep an eye on, a rare sign of intelligence among the Inspector Clouseaus who determine our current policy on terrorism.
(Excerpt) Read more at powerseductionandwar.com ...
not the last battle fought at Jena i think
“Duty. Honor. Country.” —Douglas MacArthur, West Point 1962
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